Acceptance Quote by Rollo May
“That because of this interplay of conscious and unconscious factors in guilt and the impossibility of legalistic blame, we are forced into an attitude of acceptance of the universal human situation and a recognition of the participation of every one of us in man's inhumanity to man.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Meaning of Anxiety, Rollo May, 1950
Human guilt arises from both conscious and unconscious forces, making legal blame impossible and leading to acceptance of shared responsibility for humanity's cruelty.
In simple terms: Guilt is complex, blame is limited, we must accept shared responsibility.
Key Takeaway
Embrace collective responsibility and compassion.
Themes
guilt
responsibility
human nature
acceptance
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
existential
ethical
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- social justice work
- personal reflection
- community building
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
ethical solidarity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we foster collective empathy?
- What role does unconscious bias play in guilt?
A Different Perspective
Legal blame overlooks deeper psychological causes.
